This is a short passage from The Emperor's New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen. What is the meaning of 'then' in this passage? Can it be simply put 'which accordingly' instead of 'then'?
Many years ago, there was an Emperor, who was so excessively fond of new clothes, that he spent all his money in dress. He did not trouble himself in the least about his soldiers; nor did he care to go either to the theatre or the chase, except for the opportunities then afforded him for displaying his new clothes.
Here is another passage from The Emperor's New Clothes. What is the meaning of 'to be sure'? Is this for style, or something else?
To be sure, he thought he had nothing to risk in his own person; but yet, he would prefer sending somebody else, to bring him intelligence about the weavers, and their work, before he troubled himself in the affair.
Paul N.
Many years ago, there was an Emperor, who was so excessively fond of new clothes, that he spent all his money in dress. He did not trouble himself in the least about his soldiers; nor did he care to go either to the theatre or the chase, except for the opportunities then afforded him for displaying his new clothes.
Here is another passage from The Emperor's New Clothes. What is the meaning of 'to be sure'? Is this for style, or something else?
To be sure, he thought he had nothing to risk in his own person; but yet, he would prefer sending somebody else, to bring him intelligence about the weavers, and their work, before he troubled himself in the affair.
Paul N.